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Medical Xpress / Hims pulls cheaper Wegovy pill after federal scrutiny
Hims & Hers says it will stop selling a low-cost copy of a new weight-loss pill made by Novo Nordisk, after federal officials raised concerns that the product may violate drug laws.
Medical Xpress / Afraid of getting older? A study links health worries to faster epigenetic aging
Having anxiety about aging—particularly fears about declining health—may manifest on a cellular level and contribute to accelerated aging among women, according to a study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public ...
Phys.org / Why city ants seem less picky: Urban stress may dilute their usual food supply
A new study published in the journal Urban Ecosystems has revealed that the common black garden ant (Lasius niger) behaves differently depending on whether it lives in a bustling city or the quiet countryside. The researchers, ...
Phys.org / Friendly encounters and nature make international exchange students happy in Finland
Smooth everyday services, a safe environment, and small, friendly encounters with locals are key factors that increase the happiness of international students in Finland. This is shown by a recent study conducted at the University ...
Phys.org / An international method to predict the eating quality of beef
Beyond societal concerns relating to the environment, animal welfare and human health, several consumer surveys indicate that the decline in beef consumption in France is also linked to its relatively high price, which does ...
Medical Xpress / Pregnancy may tune women's brains to infant cues, study suggests
Pregnant women react more positively than non-pregnant women when exposed to audio recordings, videos, and images of infants. This suggests that pregnancy mentally prepares women to process infant signals, according to a ...
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Simple blood test may help identify colorectal cancer patients at higher risk for recurrence and death
A new study led by researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center found that blood-based DNA markers known as protein epiScores can help predict which colorectal cancer patients face a higher risk of cancer recurrence or death. Results ...
Phys.org / Research raises concerns over gambling advertising ahead of 2026 World Cup
Academics from the University of Sheffield are warning that current gambling advertising rules may be insufficient after new research revealed that television gambling ads significantly influenced betting activity during ...
Phys.org / Image: Strong solar flare
This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy that can, along with other types of solar eruptions, impact ...
Medical Xpress / How the brain controls its own blood flow
Blood vessels in the brain are highly interconnected and efficient in actively regulating blood flow. Yet, the mechanisms that regulate flow are not well studied on a holistic level. To determine how the brain can reliably ...
Medical Xpress / Community spread drives ongoing measles transmission in Europe
The latest monthly report from ECDC for December 2025 shows that between January and December 2025, 7 655 measles cases were reported by 30 countries. Eight of these individuals died following measles infection: four in France, ...
Medical Xpress / Uncovering why a rare disease resulting in an abnormal loss of fat can also lead to diabetes
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose as a necessary and metabolically active organ, carrying out many vital functions within the body. In the case of obesity, ...
